Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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